Almost every moment of the Mini has been documented, from the original Sir Alec Issigonis's envelope sketch to Lulu driving the last one off the production line.

As one of the most recognisable and influential car designs in the world, Rover kept the car in production as long as possible.

To guide the design into its last decade, the last MK7 models offered side impact bars, driver airbags and multi-point engines with electronic management.

Often considered the most refined and most usable, the last issues have become rather sought-after today.

The final "Classic" range was announced in April 2000.

Just 4,000 were produced in three colours, all with the same 63BHP 1.3-litre engine.

Rover produced just ~374 editions in black, with under 100 cars made for the UK market.

The Seven was badged as a tribute to the first Mini (the Austin Seven) and had an interior reminiscent of the 1959 model.

This example was registered in November 2000, just a month after the last Mini left the pro...